{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Naturally High","title":"Kindness Isn’t Rare, We Just Don’t Create the Conditions to Notice It","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1275,"description":"What if kindness isn’t actually rare? In this heartfelt episode of Naturally High, Jeanne reflects on a deeply personal journey to Wales during a family medical crisis and the unexpected lesson that emerged along the way. Amid grief, uncertainty, and saying goodbye to a loved one, Jeanne found herself repeatedly met by extraordinary acts of kindness from complete strangers, including an Uber driver who refused to abandon her at the curb, nurses who went out of their way to care for her, and countless moments of genuine human connection that challenged her assumptions about modern life.As she compares these experiences to the pace and emotional culture many of us have grown accustomed to, Jeanne explores an important question: Is kindness truly disappearing, or have we become so distracted, guarded, and disconnected that we no longer create the conditions for it to emerge?This episode is an invitation to slow down, become more present, and reconsider the impact of even the smallest gestures. Jeanne reminds us that kindness is not simply something we receive; it’s something we can actively cultivate, witness, and pass forward.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why simple acts of kindness can have a profound impact during difficult momentsHow presence and genuine human connection interrupt feelings of isolationThe difference between performative kindness and authentic compassionWhy modern life often conditions us to be guarded, distracted, and disconnectedHow smaller communities may foster deeper social connections and supportThe relationship between empathy, service, and personal fulfillmentWhy kindness may be universal but significantly underexpressedHow witnessing kindness can be just as powerful as receiving itPractical ways to create more opportunities for compassion in everyday lifeWhy healing often begins when we feel truly seen, supported, and acknowledgedJeanne also reflects on recovery principles, community, and the idea that what is freely given to us is often...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/OAjpFUfvuGAnN3fk7nOjw_xMJtETTuzEyK_SKGM0L7Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iMjg5/NTJkYzU5YjVmNDA1/ZmI3NzM1MDM5ZDI3/YTA4NS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}